Legendary Bobcat Goldthwait headlines The Funny Bone

VALLEY PARK, Mo. — The one and only Bobcat Goldthwait who is no stranger to entertainment returns to the region at the Funny Bone Comedy Club.

Goldthwait is one of the most recognizable comedians in show business today and fans can catch him onstage Thursday through Saturday, April 3 through April 5, at the Funny Bone in Valley Park, Mo.

Goldthwait unleashed his one-of-a-kind brand of comedy in his newest Showtime one-hour special “You Don’t Look the Same Either.” The new stand-up special features riffs on politics, divorce, going broke, and his career as a director of film and television. The genre-defying “Police Academy” alum returns with a self-deprecating and topical instant comedy classic, taking the audience on a hilarious journey through his 30-year career as 1980s icon, to the guy who lit the “Tonight Show” set on fire — literally.

Goldthwait’s new special on DVD, “You Don’t Look the Same Either,” is available nationwide at Amazon.com.

Since his first appearance on David Letterman’s “The Late Show,” at the age of 20, Goldthwait has expanded his resume directing movies and sharing his behind-the-camera talents on shows such as; “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Demetri Martin show,” “The Chappelle Show,” “The Man Show,” and “Crank Yankers.”

Best known for his unforgettable movies that were huge in the 80s, he also has starred in several HBO specials and a slew of television appearances too numerous to mention. He continues to push the envelope with his signature-brand of humor headlining major comedy clubs across the country.

He has come a long way since his first film “Shakes the Clown” in 1991. Since then Goldthwait has gone to make many more movies including “Windy City Heat,” “Sleeping Dogs Lie,” and “World’s Greatest Dad” that starred Robin Williams.

There’s no doubt, there will be many more movies to come because Goldthwait has been on the creative fast track driven by his passion to make movies. His sixth movie,“Willow Creek,” about Big Foot currently is making its rounds with screenings at festivals and cities nationwide. The film is a found-footage horror film about a young couple who hike into the remote woods in search of the famous Patterson/Gimlin Bigfoot footage sight.

It was shot on location in and around Willow Creek, Calif., and features a mix of actors, including Alexie Gilmore and Bryce Johnson, who co-star, and local townspeople in real interviews done for the film. The “Willow Creek” trailer is at http://youtu.be/eHcqBIPecRE.

Goldthwait’s inimitable talent for writing and directing is clearly displayed in last year’s movie “God Bless America.” His often off-the-beaten-path style of creating flicks allows audiences to experience films that other artists may have never dared to attempt. “God Bless America” is a black comedy that stars Joel Murray and Tara Lynne Barr in a modern day Bonnie and Clyde.

“It’s a violent film about kindness,” Goldthwait said.

His imaginative eye behind the camera has recently caught the attention of Esquire Magazine where they named Goldthwait “Director of the Year.”

In addition to Goldthwait’s recent Esquire honor, he also was named one of YAHOO!’s Top 15 celebrities to follow on Instagram, and was seen in the recent Snickers commercial alongside Robin Williams. Bobcat also plays Gary, a psychotic truck driver who tries to kill his family during Christmas on FOX’s animated series “Bob’s Burgers.”